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Lily In China-Food

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Today I wanna would like to share with you the Chinese specialties. Muslim Quarter Hidden behind the Drum Tower in the west street, Muslim Quarter is one of the cultural token of Xian. Mainly composed of Hui people who believe Islamism, it also integrated some custom elements from Han people, making it an unique place for leisure seeking, food exploring and folk culture retrospecting. As early as 7th century AD, Muslims had lived in this neighborhood and ever since. They formed their own unique culture and customs and changed little since then. Accessing the area, you will notice that it’s not just one street, it is a large quarter with a few lanes interlacing with each other. Back in the alleys, you will find a dozen of mosques, some of which are great manifesto of integration of Hui and Han architectures. Nowadays, Muslim Quarter is more like a site than a community. Tons of tourists come to hunt for food, or just satisfy their nose. Muslim Quarter is formed in around 1248 and

Lily In China-Xi'an City

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Lily In China-Xi'an City I went to Xi'an once and it was very memorable. Now I introduce my travel experience. 09:00: With a sunny smile, my tour guide greets me at my hotel lobby. my day tour commences. I will head for Terracotta Warriors Museum first. 09:50: Arrive at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. My guide explains every detail of this museum, its history and other interesting facts. I fed with tons of knowledge. Being the most significant excavation of the 20th century, the Terracotta Army is a must-see sight for people coming to Xian. I am not only admire the craftsmanship of the different statues and ancient weapons in the three pits, but you will also learn about the motivation and significance of why this mausoleum was so grandly built. 12:30: Savour the most authentic local lunch. Xian is one of the famous food cities in China. For lunch, I faced with a variety of choices such as a Chinese Hamburger, Baozi ( steamed stuffed bun), Spicy soup, Tofu Jelly, Dee